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Butler, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53007

Waukesha County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,841
920/sq mi
$60,000
Median income
$244,700
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Butler pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
920
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53007 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53007 covers 2.0 square miles in Butler, Waukesha County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,841 residents on file, a density of 920 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53007 reports a modest median household income of $60,000 (23% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $34,086. Poverty here runs at 11.8%, with unemployment measured at 2.7%. Housing costs here run $244,700 for a typical home value (2% below the state average), with rent averaging $890 a month; 51.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 53007 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Waukesha County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 53007

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Butler, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53007.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53007, Butler, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,841

Population

2.0

Area (sq mi)

920

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53007?

45.4

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 81.3%
African American 6.5%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$60,000

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$34,086

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53007 ranks nationally

Butler, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,000 29th percentile higher than 29% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

849

Total Housing Units

798

Occupied Units

51

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.8%
Renter 48.2%

$244,700

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$890

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.1%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53007 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +10.8% 161
2020 -0.2% 161
2021 +9.9% 177
2022 +13.1% 200
2024 – 237

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 179 business establishments in ZIP 53007, employing approximately 3,357 people with a combined annual payroll of $218,605,000.

179

Businesses

3,357

Employees

$218.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 32 17.9%
Wholesale trade 28 15.6%
Manufacturing 25 14.0%
Retail trade 23 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 19 10.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 5.0%
Health care and social assistance 7 3.9%
Finance and insurance 6 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.8%
Accommodation and food services 5 2.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 53007 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53007 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 53007 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 53007 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
53225 Milwaukee, WI 25,706 1.5 mi
53222 Milwaukee, WI 25,165 2.5 mi
53005 Brookfield, WI 19,425 3.5 mi
53122 Elm Grove, WI 5,985 4.2 mi
53218 Milwaukee, WI 40,625 4.0 mi
53224 Milwaukee, WI 21,284 4.1 mi
53226 Milwaukee, WI 18,370 4.3 mi
53051 Menomonee Falls, WI 35,651 3.8 mi
53216 Milwaukee, WI 32,264 5.0 mi
53045 Brookfield, WI 21,686 5.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Waukesha County

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Pop: 35,651
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Pop: 35,195
53066 standard
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Pop: 33,830
53186 standard
Waukesha, WI
Pop: 33,592
53151 standard
New Berlin, WI
Pop: 31,987
53189 standard
Waukesha, WI
Pop: 26,228

Related Areas

Waukesha County Butler, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53007 in? ▼
ZIP code 53007 (Butler) is located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Waukesha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/waukesha-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53007? ▼
ZIP code 53007 in Butler, WI has a population of 1,841 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53007? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53007 is $60,000, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53007? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53007 is $244,700, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53007? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53007 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53007? ▼
ZIP code 53007 has 179 business establishments employing approximately 3,357 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53007? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53007 are: Construction (32), Wholesale trade (28), Manufacturing (25). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53007? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53007 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53007? ▼
In ZIP code 53007, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 53007? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53007 is 20.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53007? ▼
In ZIP code 53007, approximately 51.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53007? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53007 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.